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LITTLE WISHES RAISES BIG FUNDS

Little Wishes hosted its first WISHgiving luncheon at the Meadow Club in Fairfax on Nov. 7. The event brought together the Marin community for a day of giving thanks and…


COMMUNITY INVITED TO FULFILL HOLIDAY WISHES

North Marin Community Services is celebrating its 52nd Annual Holiday Share and Toy Drive, a tradition that brings the magic of the holidays to hundreds of children and families each…


GIVING MARIN A WIN-WIN FOR NONPROFITS

“Many hands make light work.” English writer John Heywood penned that phrase in the 1500s. His idiom still rings true. It is what inspired the initiative and logo for the…


REDWOOD CREDIT UNION GIVES BACK

On Oct. 17, Redwood Credit Union joined credit unions around the world in celebrating International Credit Union Day, a day for credit unions to reflect on their history and commitment…


STUDENTS RALLY TO RESTOCK FOOD PANTRY

The students and staff of Our Lady of Loretto School in Novato rallied to restock the parish food pantry following a critical shortage. The Our Lady of Loretto Conference of…


LARKSPUR CELEBRATES LIBRARY GROUNDBREAKING

The Commons Foundation, a nonprofit with a charter to raise funds to build, fund and sustain a new library in Larkspur, announced it will officially start the construction of the…


MILAGRO FOUNDATION GRANTS AWARDED

Carlos Santana’s Milagro Foundation approved $335,000 in grant monies to 11 nonprofit agencies in October. Local grantees include: ExtraFood ($25,000 grant) is working to end hunger and wasted food in…



TEENS WHO CARE RALLY FOR LOCAL CHARITIES

On Sept. 15, 100+ Teens Who Care Bay Area held its third event, raising more than $550 for Grateful Dogs Rescue, a nonprofit that saves dogs from kill shelters by…